"I was tipped off to it in weird ways: Morse-code text messages, SkypeIMs with a mysterious name, and that screwy audio file. The only proof that what the person was saying was true is that he/she/they/it had a photo and the coordinates of the swimming hole, so I believed that there had been some contact with the original creators. But whoknows?

A lot of fantastic media has been created about the "Occupy" movement. I was watching one video in particular and commented to a friend, "Wow, seeing all those super smart hot chicks at the protest makes me want to be there." He replied, "Hmmm... Yeah, let's go with that."

We instantly went to Tumblr and made hotchicksofoccupywallstreet.tumblr.com. Our original ideas were admittedly sophomoric: Pics of hot chicks being all protesty, videos of hot chicks beating drums in slow-mo, etc. But when we arrived at Zuccotti Park in New York City, it evolved into something more.

There was a vibrant energy in the air, a warmth of community and family, and the voices we heard were so hopeful and passionate. Pretty faces were making signs, giving speeches, organizing crowds, handing out food, singing, dancing, debating, hugging and marching.

It made me want to pack my bags and pitch a tent on Wall Street. And it's in the light that we created this video.

And we hope it makes you want to be there too.

EDIT: Apparently a lot of controversy has erupted online from people passionately opining (among many things) that this is sexist, offensive, and dangerously objectifies women. It was not my intent to do that and I think the spirit of the video, and the voices within, are honorable and inspiring.

However, if you disagree with me, I encourage you to use that as an excuse to create constructive discussions about the issues you have. Because, to be honest, any excuse is a good excuse to bring up the topic of women’s rights.

Friday, October 21, 2011

If 92-year-old folk legend Pete Seeger (seen waving cane at 50-second mark) can walk 36 blocks at midnight with Occupy Wall Street, then so can you.

After a performance at Symphony Space on Broadway and 95th Street in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Pete Seeger joined Occupy Wall Street for a march down to Broadway and 59th Street for an occupation and sing-a-long at Columbus Circle.

This footage was shot shortly after midnight as the protesters neared Columbus Circle.

Occupying the Internets at http://www.michaelmoore.com

Pete Seeger and pals attend NYC protest action

At the center of the circle, Seeger and Amram were joined by `60s folk singer Arlo Guthrie in a round of "We Shall Overcome," a protest anthem made popular by Seeger.

A generation ago, in the fall of 1982, two misfit teenage girls trying to fit in appeared on American television sets in the critically-acclaimed Square Pegs. Though it lasted only one season, it was a forerunner of classic teen coming of age TV shows and movies of the 1980s, 90s and beyond.

Which brings us to Squaresville, a new webseries now launching from Matt Enlow. It appears to be a promising new entrant to that classic genre.

Based on the trailer, this is the first web series in long while that seems promising and appealing to me. The show stars Mary Kate Wiles and Kylie Sparks as Zelda and Esther, two misfit teenage girls trapped in your typical American suburbia. They seem like the kind of girls I'd liked to have eaten lunch with in high school, hypothetically speaking (my lunch date card was wiiiide open, sad to say.)

In addition to the trailer, one "minisode" called Sassy Girl is also up. The release schedule for future episodes is dependent on the show's current fundraising drive seeking $12,000 to fund 12 episodes.

Certainly that's yet another hassle that teens of the 80s didn't have to deal with.

And by the way, my Square Pegs analogy is not just a tired journalistic hook for this piece. Well,not entirely. Back in 2008, when Square Pegs was released on DVD, a number of "minisodes" were posted on youtube, trying to condense down separate episode storylines into 5-7 minute lengths. That cutting and dicing of the original format didn't really work, which leaves Squaresville wide open to do the webseries format the right way.

What if your wife didn't tell you everything about her? What if her past came back to reclaim her? What if all you wanted to do was see her again? For Dean Jeffries, this is reality. His wife, Laurie, has disappeared and told him not to follow. Yet, all he cares about is getting her back.

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This is a 5 minute demo pilot that depicts the overall look and feel of an hour long series currently under development at AntiKaiser Productions.

Join Sean and Elisar for the best of YouTube this week. Find out what we think are the best videos worth watching on YouTube. From the Dogspot to Home Movies Heroes to Caught on Camera, Comedies and Parodies. And what will be the Video of the Week. This week's WebSeries of the Week is WesternX and also have an interview with Blood and Bone China director Chris Stone. Featuring reviews of BadgeOfShame, DeStorm, MarvelsDanceCompany, RealChrisNester and much more.

From LGPedia: http://www.lg15.com/lgpedia/index.php?title=Virginia_HeffernanVirginia Heffernan is a writer at the New York Times who was an early fan of lonelygirl15 and promoted the series through her Screens Blog on nytimes.com. Her July 28th blog on the LG15 saga marked the first mainstream media attention to the project.

Virginia closely monitored the internet sleuthing hunt to determine whether the series was "real" or "fake" which occurred at the original Lonelygirl15.com Phorum and then later at The Children of Anchor Cove forum. Virginia herself appeared to cling to the hope that Bree was real.

On the evening of September 12th, 2006, articles by Ms. Heffernan and Tom Zeller Jr. at the New York Times, and by Richard Rushfield at the Los Angeles Times, broke the story that Jessica Lee Rose was Bree, and the names of the Creators. Grant Steinfeld was the primary source for the NY Times article.

Virginia met Alissa Brooke in real life after inviting her to a symposium on web privacy at NYU, which occured just days after Bree's unmasking.

On Jan. 24th, 2007, Heffernan wrote a review in the New York Times about what lonelygirl15 had become in the months since Bree's discovery. Famous blogger Milowent was quoted offering his approval of Katharine McPhee's recent appearance in the series. Heffernan's take is that the series is "inventive, with highs and lows. On balance, it's entertaining." She also praised McPhee's acting and said that Jess Rose "has become a truly terrific actress."

From LGPedia: http://www.lg15.com/lgpedia/index.php?title=Cassieiswatching#Virginia_HeffernanA New York Times blogger, Virginia Heffernan, who had been extensively covering the story of lonelygirl15 in the summer of 2006, reported on cassieiswatching's first video before it was released in this entry, describing it as "[a] renegade lonelygirl-spinoff, which has some attenuated ties to the original". When asked about it through e-mail, Ms. Heffernan said:

"I was tipped off to it in weird ways: Morse-code text messages, SkypeIMs with a mysterious name, and that screwy audio file. The only proof that what the person was saying was true is that he/she/they/it had a photo and the coordinates of the swimming hole, so I believed that there had been some contact with the original creators. But whoknows?

In 2.10, Belle is shell shocked from her train wreck encounter with The First Hunter, Kristy has a battle of wills with Vincent about her reluctance to turn, and Simon learns All About the Belmonts (yes, those Belmonts) from the current standard-bearer of the family: Greg. From Oregon.

THE POWER OBJECT'S Mistress Marlena DeVinyl character intrigued so many viewers that she just had to get a spin-off series. Each week during her cable-access sex show SEXOLOGY, she takes a moment to answer viewer questions.

Got a question for the Mistress? Leave in YouTube COMMENTS, TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Power Object PAGE. From the sexy to the silly to the stupid, Mistress Marlena will answer all.

Monday, October 17, 2011

When tourists come to Hollywood and want more than a Star Map and a Walk of Fame photo, they call Jack (Neil Hopkins) and Susan (Kimmy Gatewood) to get them into the celebrity parties around town. Tonight, Jack and Susan have a challenge on their hands: a midwestern family. Also starring Bar Paly and Kato Kaelin. Created by Sean Mullin, Brian Steele and Holt Bailey. Directed by Sean Mullin, Written and Produced by Brian Steele and Holt Bailey.

The San Fernando Valley. The near future. Adult superstar and philanthropist, CJ Coxman, is betrayed by the government and left for dead. Rebuilt by the A.S.F. with an indestructible penis and bionic left eye, he is a lone force of justice in the Los Angeles underground. Stronger. Faster. Undetectable by radar. He is COXMAN.

JUST SIX DAYS LEFT UNTIL MY FATE.MEET ME ON THE DISCLOSED DATE.SOON’S THE TIME TO DRINK CHAMPAGNE,WITH ME AT MY HOME IN KANE.I’LL LEAVE YOU WITH A SINGLE PHRASE:THERE’RE JUST SIX DAYS...THERE’RE JUST SIX DAYS.

Announcing the FIFTH ANNUAL CASSIE HALLOWEEN / REZ MONTH PARTY IN SECOND LIFE!

It’s hard to imagine that it’s been five years since Cassie captivated us on YouTube, lured us to Azusa, CA and ultimately deserted us in the virtual reality world of Second Life. Well, CodesInto Serapis may be gone, but the memories and her red roses live on in our hearts and SL inventories, respectively. Join us for a night of Cassie-nostalgia and cow-dancing as we reminisce about late night de-anagramming sessions, fearing for Cu Roi’s safety, and trying in vain to teleport to the church in Kane which was overflowing with avid Cassie-hunters! (Halloween costume optional. An assortment of Dancing Cows available upon request.)

HOW TO GET THEREIf you haven't logged on Second Life for a while, you may need to download a current SL viewer. Many people prefer the Phoenix Viewer - Version 1.5.2.1185 available here: http://www.phoenixviewer.com/downloads.php

To teleport to the location of the party, click the "Visit this location" button found here:http://snipurl.com/1d7w9h

Is your pet possessed? If so, you’ll love this new animated, live-action, comedy, horror, reality, web-series written and directed by Nicholas Tana, former Associate Director at ESPN International, and the writer and director of “Sticky: a documentary on masturbation.” Nicholas Tana’s production company, Smart Media L.L.C. is producing this series with the help of Denise Acosta, and students from the L.A. Film School. The controversial title, “My Pussy’s Possessed,” is bound to get attention, although it may not be about what you think. For starters, it’s about a cat!

“My Pussy’s Possessed,” is based on true-life events about Nick, a Hollywood writer, whose love life is jeopardized by his cat, Angel, who is possessed by a mysterious and jealous spirit. The animated introduction is first-rate, along with the Danny Elfman (Tim Burton) inspired original score– a maddening, cute, and crazy arrangement of murderous meows! Listen to it for yourself by checking out our website: www.MyPussysPossessed.com and read our Blog, Facebook page, and Twitter account! The first episode launched this week!

Our goal with the web-series is to entertain, but more important, to promote several non-profits that work to help alley cats trying to make it out there in the cold-concrete-car-congested-world. If this is to be successful, however, we’ll need your support! So don’t miss out! Join our newsletter! Watch our series, and stay tuned, as we add guest appearances from your favorite celebrities who love their cats!

Please visit our website at www.MyPussysPossessed.com and help us to promote this killer, comical, CATchy new series. Until next time, we’re meowt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!